There are signals that the tech sector – notably giants such as Facebook and Amazon – could come under greater regulatory or even antitrust actions. The markets have already signaled that such action could take some of the bloom off that rose for investors. Where will capital seeking opportunities […]
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Among the nation’s many trillion-dollar sectors is housing. So as tech has taken it’s hit this past week, is it a passing blip? Or is it as Axios and other media sources suggest, the start of something bigger? This panel discussion on right-of-center Fox Business looks at some of the
Tech’s Tumble, POTUS Trump & Antitrust Panel Discussion and Potential MH Industry Impact Read More
The “Trailer Park Boys,” on Netflix and the movie. “8 Mile,” movie with Eminem. Some zoning board, near you… Day by day, for whatever reason, numbers of entertainers, officials and in media find an excuse to spotlight mobile or manufactured homes, and routinely do so in a negative light.
“Ready Player One” Movie – Unsubtle Slam on Manufactured Housing? Read More
The markets are closed on Good Friday, and many are making their personal spiritual preparations for their high holy days. A reflection on manufactured housing, set in the context of this day is linked below. The Masthead Let’s be crystal clear at the outset. Only One can claim to
Senate oversight hearings are a mix of the serious and the staged. The same hearing that the video clip below is taken from, included clearly partisan moves designed to embarrass HUD Secretary Carson and the Trump Administration. That’s what drew the headlines in the mainstream media. While some were
3D printing isn’t new. Tools and parts are among the items that were 3D printed years ago. 3D printing of homes isn’t new either, as the Daily Business News has been reporting on the emerging tech for several years. An Austin, TX based company believes they’ve found the magic
3D Printed Home in Austin, TX Aims to Revolutionize Affordable Housing Read More
In a speech in Ohio, President Donald J. Trump addressed his plans for a massive $1.5 trillion infrastructure overhaul and how he thinks that could further grow the U.S. economy. Construction related stocks rose, and that will be our focus for tonight. If you’re new, already hooked on our new
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A senior management team member for a HUD Code manufactured housing (MH) production company told the Daily Business News about the emerging plan for MH Communities, according to a REIT moving towards capacity. As MHProNews has reported, a third or more of new manufactured home shipments are going into
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The Daily Business News has been raising concerns about monopolies – notably those that impact manufactured housing – for some time. Ultimately, as L2 Founder, and NY Stern Professor Scott Galloway explains, certain monopolies impact everyone. For example, when Amazon puts companies out of business, that eliminates jobs. Those
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Left-of-center Axios reported that President Trump is considering anti-trust action against giant Amazon. Their stock dropped immediately after the announcement. Is it a signal, a tit-for tat for what happened just before the SOTU address in January, what? As tech stock drag pulled the markets with it, that will be
The column below could carry a sub-title – proven results vs. hype and hot air. Every organization worth its salt takes a periodic victory lap. The same occurs in manufactured housing. The Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has periodically claimed or hinted that under their “leadership” on issues that they
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The Modular Building Institute (MBI) has announced the induction of Mr. Carl Bennett, into its Hall of Fame at World of Modular 2018 in Hollywood, Florida. Strong support for this public recognition of Mr. Bennett, and the celebration of his achievements for more than 35 years, comes from prominent
After a year-long investigation, a Crawfordville. Florida manufactured home retailer has been arrested. The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office says that they received a complaint about James Bennett, the owner and operator of Bennett Better Built Homes, back in March 2017. WTXL says that he’s accused of scamming an elderly,
Manufactured Home Retailer Arrested for Alleged Scam Read More
When big names such as Elon Musk, Jim Carrey, and Cher delete their Facebook accounts, you know that something’s going sideways for that tech giant. While the Dow rose in the morning, more troubling news resulted in an ongoing drag by the end of the day. The growing storm of
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“A majority of the American public believe that the U.S. government engages in widespread monitoring of its own citizens and worry that the U.S. government could be invading their own privacy,” said Monmouth University in a recent media release to the Daily Business News. “The Monmouth University Poll also finds a
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“Several Oregon state agencies are investigating a manufactured home park for seniors in Eugene, amid complaints that it cheated some residents out of thousands of dollars,” says the Associated Press (AP). “The Register-Guard reports that those investigating the Falcon Wood Village park [sic] include the Department of Justice and
Tonight’s talking video heads are focused on the topic of trade, which were among the factors cited for the market plunge last week. That will be tonight’s spotlight feature. If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever –
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Historic flashbacks can be instructive, including examples from outside one’s own industry or profession that may provide inspiration and insight. The challenge of dominating, monopolistic forces using (…or abusing…) political forces is not new. It’s been going on since the dawn of recorded history. The example below is a
“Sabotaging everything the country stands for” says Innovative Production Pioneer Read More
All planning ought to be based upon reality. It’s not easy for a person to be objective about themselves, or their location/operation. Multiple HUD Code manufactured home producers and lenders reps have shared with the Daily Business News a similar observation. What is that third-party, outside looking in observation?
Understand, Plan, and Execute – Monday Morning Sales Meeting Read More
“Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.” – Arthur Conan Doyle, per BrainyQuote. An attendee of multiple MHI events who is an award-winning corporate leader who is also a Daily Business News reader explained what he called their “razzle dazzle.” He specifically
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